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Course Descriptions

 

JRN 101     Journalism I      3-0-3
Journalism includes instruction, study, and practice in news-gathering methods. The course focuses on the mechanical aspects of newspaper production. Participation in the College newspaper, The Greyhound Express, is required. (FA, SP)

JRN 102     Journalism II     3-0-3

This course is a continuation of Journalism I with the addition of practice in other kinds of news writing, such as special articles for newspapers and magazines. Work produced in this class is for publication in the College newspaper, The Greyhound Express. Editorial positions are filled from this class. Prerequisite: JRN 101. (FA, SP)

JRN 201     Applied Journalism     3-0-3
Students will learn procedures and problems associated with producing various forms of media with an emphasis on the print media (newspapers and magazines). Each student will work on other media projects such as filmmaking and radio broadcasting. Prerequisite: JRN 102. (FA)

JRN 202       Mass Media      3-0-3
JRN 202 is a continuation of Journalism I, II, and Applied Journalism. Emphasis is placed on print media and the various types of writing used in publishing a newspaper. Students publish the College newspaper, which includes selling advertising; gathering, reporting, and writing information; feature and editorial writing; design and layout; and photography. Prerequisite: JRN 201. (SP)

JRN 299     Special Studies in Journalism      (1 to 6)-0-(1 to 6)
This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than three Special Studies courses in any one discipline. (IN)